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What is the best treatment plan for chronic periodontitis?
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Periodontal therapy: There is not one best option for treating chronic periodontitis. Your dentist or periodontist will develop an individualized treatment plan based upon your risk factors, specific condition of the teeth, etc.
Answered 7/25/2012
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Depends: If too advanced you might not be able to save some teeth. Hard to answer w /o seeing you and xrays.
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